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Obadiah Stane

Harry was lying on the sofa staring at the ceiling while some movie ran in the background. He had been in Malibu for about a month and things had been going better than expected. He still had nightmares and he knew he couldn't stay away from England for too long but he was enjoying getting to know Tony. Thankfully everyone back home was busy doing their own things too so he hadn't gotten any owls. He had no idea how he would explain messenger carrying birds to someone like Tony. Hermione had called him once to inform that she was leaving for Australia along with Ron.

He was missing the Weasleys especially Ginny but coming here had been the right choice. Tony didn't know anything about any war and all the time they were together was either spent teasing each other or figuring each other out. Harry was glad. He had always been proud when people had told him James Potter had been brave and Lily Potter had been kind but there was something about knowing what your family members liked to eat or which music they liked.

He didn't know when he fell asleep but he could hear voices when he woke up. Suddenly his senses were sharp again and he sat up on the sofa. He could see Tony was talking to some man in the kitchen. Harry rubbed his eyes and walked to the men.

"Ah! Sleeping beauty awakens."

Harry smiled softly at Tony and looked at the other man curiously. He looked like he was in his 50s and was almost bald. He had a rather distinguished look but there was something about him that troubled Harry. He mentally shook his head and gave the man a wave.

"Harry this is Obadiah Stane, my father's business partner and the second-in-command in the company today. Obi this is Harry Potter, my nephew."

"Hi. Nice to meet you." Harry extended his hand. Obadiah looked like he wasn't sure if he wanted to take it but then gave Harry a sincere smile and shook his hand.

"Hello. You sent our lawyers into quite a tizzy."

"Oh?" Harry asked amused.

Obadiah laughed and nodded. "Yes we thought it was another fake paternity suit for Tony initially."

"Well from what I've seen since I've been here you must get a lot of them." Harry said winking at Tony.

Tony gasped as if he was insulted but looked amused.

"Tony I want those designs by next week. I've heard some Russian company is building a similar technology. We need to get the product out first."

"You know no one can compete with me Obi. Let those Russians do what they want." Tony said dismissively.

Obadiah looked exasperated but then smiled fondly at Tony and patted his shoulder. Harry walked around the two men and searched through the fridge for something to eat.

"You need to ask your housekeeper to stock the fridge more often Tony"

"Jarvis inform Maria"

"Yes sir"

Harry shook his head and decided to eat some flavoured yoghurt.

"So how long will you be here for Harry?" Obadiah asked.

"I'm not sure. I didn't have a date in mind when I came here."

"Well it must be nice. Living in a luxury mansion in a new country, visiting the most expensive places, being related to Tony Stark." Obadiah said.

While he looked completely innocent while saying this Harry knew he meant the opposite with those words. But he could see how much Tony respected the other man so he just smiled sweetly and said, "Yes I'm glad I came and met Tony."

Obadiah nodded, patted Tony's shoulders again and left.

Harry went back to the couch and Tony sat next to him.

"Sorry about him. Obi is a little protective. He has been taking care of me for a long time."

Harry nodded and thought about Mrs Weasley. From what he had seen parental figures could get vicious while protecting their children. And Obadiah and Tony were clearly quite close.

"Don't worry about it. He must love you. He's just a little – " Harry waved his hand trying to think of the correct word.

"Intense?" Tony piped in.

"Yes!"

"I guess he his. Especially when he comes to business. He's a shark."

Harry laughed and decided to keep all worries about the man out of his mind. He had met the man for barely 15 minutes. Tony had known him since he was a kid.